Latin name: Chorizanthe leptotheca Goodman Pronunciation: kor-i-ZAN-the lep-toe-THEE-ka Common name: Peninsular spineflower Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) Habitat: Sand or gravel to 5000', east Peninsular Range Blooming period: May to August Name derivations: 1) Chorizanthe 2) leptotheca |
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